Claude Code 2.1.294 release notes (Oct 8, 2026)

Version: 2.1.294
Released: 8 October 2026
Status: Stable release

What's new in Claude Code 2.1.294

Fixed prompt and agent hooks written as instructions (such as "Block commands that...") allowing what they should block
Improved how prompt hooks on Stop and SubagentStop written as instructions (such as "Carry on if the build is broken") are judged, so Claude is less likely to stop early

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